Welcome to The EA Campus Podcast Ep19: Managing a Team of Assistants. In this inspiring conversation, host Nicky Christmas sits down with Tara Sims, Senior Manager of Administrative Services at Comcast, to explore what it truly takes to build a thriving career as both an Assistant and a leader.
Tara shares her fascinating career journey — from college recruitment to banking to supporting two Presidents at Comcast — and how she transitioned into a leadership role managing a team of Assistants. In The EA Campus Podcast Ep19: Managing a Team of Assistants, she opens up about navigating Executive expectations, building trust, and challenging stereotypes around the role.
Listeners will gain valuable insights on:
How to successfully manage multiple executives and a team of assistants
The importance of calendar management as a strategic business tool
Building your personal brand as an assistant and why it matters
Overcoming stereotypes and showing executives what assistants are truly capable of
Strategies for expanding your career, from internal promotions to launching a Virtual Assistant business
Whether you’re supporting one executive or aspiring to lead a team, The EA Campus Podcast Ep19: Managing a Team of Assistants offers practical advice, career strategies, and inspiration to help you grow.
Don’t miss this powerful conversation — tune into The EA Campus Podcast Ep19: Managing a Team of Assistants today and learn how to elevate your role and career.
Calendar as a strategic tool – Tara emphasises scheduling everything (focus time, calls, lunch) to stay in control.
Alexa (Amazon Echo) – used for music and morning routine.
Orange Theory Fitness – Tara’s go-to workout for energy and focus.
The First 15 App – daily devotional/meditation practice.
Virtual Assistant Agency – Evolved Assistant (founded by Tara) – supporting small, women-owned, and BIPOC businesses.
Administrative Summits – training and networking events Tara created for assistants at Comcast.
Personal Branding – building a reputation so executives recognise your value.
Rule of Relationships – leveraging strong networks internally to expand opportunities.
From managing your Executive’s calendar to ensuring clear communication and handling operational tasks, it can feel like you’re juggling a hundred priorities at once.
Share this podcast:
The EA Campus Podcast
with Nicky Christmas
Weekly interviews, strategy, and advice for Executive Assistants who mean business.
Join 30,000+ Assistants receiving our carefully crafted weekly newsletter packed with valuable tips, tricks, and insights tailored specifically for Assistants like you.
